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Vanessa Aviles

El Paso

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Desired Job Title

Warehouse ManagerRegional Category ManagerCustomer Order Management (COM) and Scheduling SupervisorPrototype Customer ContactPrototype Material Coordinator

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: El Paso, TX
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home option

Summary

Strong expertise in supply chain management and warehouse operations, ensuring accurate material flow and inventory levels. Proven ability to optimize processes and implement cost reduction strategies while maintaining high-quality standards. Committed to enhancing team performance through effective training and coaching.

Overview

1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Manager

GCX Healthcare Solutions
El Paso
05.2025 - Current
  • Oversee daily warehouse operations ensure the accurate, safe and efficient flow of materials supporting the production of medical-grade mounting systems.
  • Manage all inbound and outbound material flow, including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, staging, and shipping.
  • Maintain accurate inventory levels through cycle counts, physical audits, and reconciliation with ERP/WMS systems.
  • Ensure proper handling, labeling, and traceability of components used in medical mounting solutions.
  • Optimize warehouse layout, storage systems, and material flow to support production efficiency.
  • Train employees in safety, equipment operation, standard work, and company procedures.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided coaching to improve team effectiveness.
  • Analyzed operational data to identify inefficiencies and implemented targeted process improvements.
  • Track KPIs such as inventory accuracy, order fulfillment time, cycle time, and on-time delivery.
  • Prepare reports for leadership on warehouse performance, variances, and resource needs.
  • Support Lean/5S initiatives and standard work development across warehouse operations.

Regional Category Manager

Lexmark
Cd. Juarez
03.2020 - 01.2025
  • Contributed to the Global Sourcing Team by managing procurement categories across regional and local levels.
  • Analyzed category spend and developed annual sourcing strategies to achieve a 90/10 contract negotiation outcome.
  • Managed and documented the RFx process in compliance with company guidelines, policies, and local regulations, leading to successful contract negotiations.
  • Conducted market intelligence to gain a solid understanding of commodity markets within a global supply chain context, identifying optimal suppliers aligned with company needs.
  • Supported buyers and requestors in developing effective Scopes of Work to ensure a seamless RFx process.
  • Contract management, performing CLM activities and identifying cost-saving opportunities and developing exit strategies for products and services.
  • Built and maintained strong vendor relationships, securing competitive pricing and quality of services through effective communication.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to establish competitive pricing and meet specific product category requirements.
  • Reduced inventory expenses by negotiating effectively with vendors and optimizing the product mix.
  • Oversaw diverse procurement categories to enhance sourcing strategies and ensure compliance with company policies.
  • In-depth knowledge of the company's global sourcing policies, guidelines, and procedures, with expertise in local and international legal frameworks.
  • Achieved significant improvements in CBE R2 recycling services to enhance sustainability efforts.
  • Delivered excellent results on the CBE for Electric Wholesale Market in Mexico.
  • Executed negotiations for solar plant project contracts, achieving favorable terms aligned with organizational goals.
  • Mentored and trained junior team members in category management best practices, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • Exceeding expectations on the Campus Cafeterias water treatment plant to meet Mexican regulation.

Customer Order Management (COM) and Scheduling Supervisor

Delphi Technologies
Cd. Juarez
08.2016 - 10.2019
  • Managed the Customer Order Management and Production Scheduling department at the Juarez plant, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information and customer releases on a weekly basis.
  • Managed finished goods inventory levels to meet customer requirements and avoid excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Managed the sales and operations planning (SIOP) process to align demand, supply, and financial planning with the company’s master plan.
  • Ensured packaging and labeling specifications for every finished good to meet the customer’s specific requirements and to resolve and to implement any changes in this matter.
  • Analyzed weekly customer fluctuations and variations to prevent capacity issues.
  • Handled customer complaints related to delivery issues, ensuring corrective actions were implemented and understood to prevent recurrence.
  • Enhanced and maintained customer scorecards for various clients to ensure alignment with performance expectations.
  • Performed past-due analysis to identify corrective actions and establish delivery plans for impacted customers.
  • Supported the warehouse manager to prevent obsolete inventory of finished goods.
  • Monitored on-time delivery metrics to reduce reliance on premium freight services.
  • Collaborated with sales teams on new products, product changes, and product discontinuations.
  • Enhanced interdepartmental communication with regular updates on scheduling changes and adjustments.
  • Implemented proactive measures to address scheduling challenges due to vacations, sick days, or unexpected absences.
  • Evaluated employee performance related to scheduling adherence, providing feedback to support continuous improvement.
  • Supported the management Initiative to close the Product Line Dynamic Sensors, service parts, overseeing the decommissioning of six production lines to make room for new programs planned for 2020-2022.
  • Collaborated with plant management to develop strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders to secure support for program initiatives.
  • Streamlined service parts inventory and identified end-of-life obligations for products.
  • Worked with the sales team to implement profitable price adjustments for Dynamic Sensors.
  • Assessed E&O (Excess and Obsolete) materials to determine the true project cost.
  • Coordinated with Finance, PE, and ME teams to initiate change requests for obsolete raw materials and finished goods.
  • Sourced suppliers for manufacturing service parts in response to the closure of medium-term production lines.

Prototype Customer Contact

Delphi Automotive Systems (MTC)
Ciudad Juarez
09.2007 - 07.2016
  • Received and responded to customer RFQs for prototype parts, either directly or through Account Managers, for all product lines from the Powertrain Division, at Delphi Mexico Technical.
  • Negotiated pricing, terms, lead times, and delivery for prototype orders, creating cost breakdowns to support quotations.
  • Processed customer purchase orders, verifying pricing, specific requirements, and terms and conditions, and resolved any issues prior to order acknowledgment.
  • Managed customer systems for Ford and GM (Covisint) and FCA (eSupplierConnect) for prototype and regular production orders, facilitating effective order tracking and management.
  • Obtained, analyzed, and distributed customer-specific requirements, ensuring adherence throughout the prototype process from quality checks to final shipment, which enhanced customer satisfaction.
  • Communicated and negotiated delivery dates with customers.
  • Coordinated with procurement, engineering, and laboratories to ensure timely delivery of prototype parts, exceeding customer expectations and enhancing service reliability.
  • Organized, planned, and tracked prototype orders according to product line requirements, ensuring accurate builds, testing, and validation.
  • Managed the Prototype Master Schedule to plan builds and customer shipments, led weekly scheduling meetings, and resolved issues to meet delivery deadlines.
  • Followed up on prototype build status to ensure timely delivery and expedited prototype builds.
  • Oversaw SAP procedures for prototype orders, ensuring accurate packing slips, invoices, and documentation upon shipment.
  • Supported Delphi Accounts Receivable in achieving zero past-due invoices for prototype sales, addressing and resolving payment issues with customers.
  • Collaborated with Finance and Staff Engineers to create and meet monthly and annual prototype sales forecasts.
  • Maintained records on delivery performance, quality control, and customer satisfaction to identify improvements and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured packaging and labeling specification for every finished good meet the customer’s specific requirements and resolve and implement any changes in this matter.
  • Developed and controlled local procedures and work instructions for the Prototype Customer Contact department, ensuring alignment with global company policies and guidelines.

Prototype Material Coordinator

Delphi Automotive Systems (MTC)
Ciudad Juarez
03.2004 - 09.2007
  • Managed the procurement of prototype components for assigned product lines from the Powertrain Division.
  • Identified and evaluated suppliers to manufacture prototype components according to engineering team specifications.
  • Issued RFQs for prototype components, analyzed and negotiated quotations from suppliers to support prototype builds.
  • Created and managed material requisitions, ensuring timely issuance of purchase orders (POs).
  • Supported Staff Engineers in organizing prototype component purchases to align with monthly and annual forecasts.
  • Ensured timely delivery of prototype components to the build area, adhering to incoming material guidelines.
  • Evaluated and selected optimal procurement methods for components based on project requirements.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to ensure alignment on material needs and availability.

Education

M.D. - Engineering (Productivity & Quality)

ITESM- Tecnologico De Monterrey
Ciudad Juarez, Chih., Mexico
01-2015

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Universidad Autonoma De Ciudad Juarez
Ciudad Juarez., Chih., Mexico
01-2006

Skills

Operational Excellence

  • Inventory management
  • Material flow optimization
  • Warehouse layout optimization
  • Order fulfillment
  • Daily cycle counting
  • Warehouse auditing
  • Waste controls
  • Space planning / floor space maximization

Systems & Technical Skills

  • ERP/WMS systems
  • Skilled in SAP, Ariba, IFS
  • Database management & documentation
  • Reporting and correspondence
  • Data analysis

Lean, Quality & Safety

  • Lean warehouse practices
  • Lean principles
  • Quality assurance / quality management
  • Safety oversight
  • Employee safety

Leadership & Workforce Management

  • Team leadership
  • Employee training / mentoring
  • Coaching and motivation
  • Delegating work
  • Performance evaluation
  • Workforce management
  • Team collaboration

Procurement & Vendor Strategy (from your Lexmark experience)

  • Procurement strategy
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Sourcing analysis
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Contract negotiation
  • Vendor relationship management

Logistics & Operations

  • Logistics management
  • Warehouse logistics
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Route optimization
  • Operations planning
  • Production planning

Professional Strengths

  • Problem solving
  • Results orientation
  • Effective communication (verbal & written)
  • Initiative and independence
  • Strong work ethic
  • Risk management

Certification

  • 2024, STPS (Mexican regulation) NOM-002-STPS-2010 FPS, NOM-004-STPS-1999 Safety Machinery Devices, NOM-005-STPS-1998 Dangerous substances management, transport and storage, NOM-022-STPS-2015 Static Electricity, NOM-012-STPS-2012 Ionizing radiation, NOM-013-STPS-1993 non-ionizing radiation, NOM-017-STPS-2008 Personal Protection Equipment, NOM-026-STPS-2008 Safety Colors and Signs.
  • 2024, NSA Training 2024 Printer Assembly
  • 2024, Lexmark AI Foundations
  • 2024, Lexmark DEI Initiative
  • 2023, Workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Action
  • 2022, Expert Insights on Unconscious Bias
  • 2017, Successful Completion of Q1 Pre-screening Ford Learning Center, Mexico City
  • 2011, Coaching Diploma Tecnologico de Monterrey, Ciudad Juarez, Chih., Mexico
  • 2009, Six Sigma Green Belt Delphi, Ciudad Juarez, Chih., Mexico
  • 2009, Ford CMMS3 for Production Suppliers Training Ford Learning Center, Dearborn, MI, USA

Accomplishments

  • 2020-2024, Implemented cost-saving initiatives, including demand management and cost avoidance exceeding $150K annually.
  • 03/01/20, Negotiated a fixed price for 3-ply face masks directly with the manufacturer during the pandemic, resulting in a $50K annual cost avoidance while ensuring employee protection.
  • Q3 2019, Achieved $300K in direct savings through cost initiatives by reusing existing obsolete inventory and adjusting service parts sale prices in collaboration with sales and purchasing teams.
  • 2017, Developed an A3 strategy for problem resolution, contributing to compliance with Ford scorecard requirements towards obtain Q1 certification.
  • 2015, Led the creation and implementation of a dimensional lab electronic work order system as part of a cross-functional practice, completing a Green Belt transactional project.
  • 2012, Developed a prototype quotation process under a Green Belt project, recovering $400K annually by correcting pricing inaccuracies.
  • 2012, Implemented a logistics route (JT69) to transport production material from Chihuahua to Juarez City for prototype assembly, resulting in annual savings of $7.6K.
  • 2009, Developed a new procedure under a Green Belt project to control and prevent past-due receivables for prototype sales, reducing past-due invoices from $1.9M to $268K (85%) within a year.
  • 2007, Expanded customer service support for engineering to include three additional model shops in the USA as part of a cost-saving/lean initiative, leading to significant savings and improvements in service standardization.

Languages

  • Spanish, Native or Bilingual
  • English, Full Professional

Timeline

Warehouse Manager

GCX Healthcare Solutions
05.2025 - Current

Regional Category Manager

Lexmark
03.2020 - 01.2025

Customer Order Management (COM) and Scheduling Supervisor

Delphi Technologies
08.2016 - 10.2019

Prototype Customer Contact

Delphi Automotive Systems (MTC)
09.2007 - 07.2016

Prototype Material Coordinator

Delphi Automotive Systems (MTC)
03.2004 - 09.2007

M.D. - Engineering (Productivity & Quality)

ITESM- Tecnologico De Monterrey

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Universidad Autonoma De Ciudad Juarez

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